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Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
Aug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top Democrats worried …
The fourth bitcoin halving is coming: What it means - Axios
Apr 5, 2024 · Bitcoin's fourth halving will take place later in April, dramatically slowing its inflation rate from 1.8% to 0.9%. Why it matters: The halving always makes a major impact in the supply-demand relationship that determines the top cryptocurrency's value in the market. Between the lines: The event refers to the "halving" of block rewards earned by miners on the network.
Poll: 49% of Independents think Trump should drop out post
Jun 1, 2024 · One of the first polls conducted since a New York Jury found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records find that a significant minority of Republicans and Independents want him to drop out and a majority of registered voters approve of the jury's decision.
OpenAI says ChatGPT usage has doubled since last year - Axios
Aug 29, 2024 · OpenAI said on Thursday that ChatGPT now has more than 200 million weekly active users — twice as many as it had last November. Why it matters: ChatGPT remains the leader among generative AI chatbots, but it's an intensely competitive space with the other big names in tech offering frequent updates in hopes of grabbing share.. By the numbers: OpenAI …
Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence
May 22, 2024 · New swing-state polling has revealed a rare — and alarming — consensus: Roughly equal shares of Republicans, Democrats and independents believe violence could plague the 2024 election.. Why it matters: Former President Trump and his allies have already signaled they will not accept the results of the election if they believe it's "unfair," reviving the …
Fox News to debut Spanish-language show, website ahead of …
Oct 8, 2024 · Fox News Media will launch a daily Spanish-language news show called "Fox Noticias" that will air on Fox Corp.'s Spanish-language sports cable network Fox Deportes, executives told Axios. Ahead of the debut next week, Fox News will also unveil a Spanish-language version of its website. Why it matters: 50% of the increase in new eligible voters over …
How late in pregnancy each state allows abortions - Axios
May 14, 2022 · The Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v.Wade gave states the power to individually regulate abortion — or even ban it completely — before viability, known as the point when a fetus can survive outside the womb.. The big picture: The legality of abortion later in pregnancy has changed dramatically post-Roe. Under Roe, states could regulate abortion …
These women are the Senate's new center of power - Axios
Oct 27, 2024 · Move over, Sen. Joe Manchin.Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will be calling the shots in 2025. Why it matters: The two Republicans are instantly the most critical votes in Congress if the Senate GOP gets its expected slim majority, with 51 or 52 seats.They'll have extraordinary influence over Cabinet confirmations, filibuster roundabouts …
Scoop: Some top Dems won't commit to certifying a Trump win
Oct 11, 2024 · House Democrats railed against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for hedging on whether a GOP-controlled House would certify a Kamala Harris victory. But some of their senior members are playing a similar game. Why it matters: Those Democrats are trapped between their deep distrust of Donald Trump and their vigorous denunciations of any election …